Runner's World Review

Nike took a novel approach to cushioning, dropping a thin slab of its super-soft Lunar foam into the Hyperfeel. Even though that foam is removable, it's not intended to be optional. Had Nike glued it down, the shoe's cushioning and flexibility would have suffered. So, it left it unattached—your foot and the laces ensure it's not going anywhere! The ride proved to be much softer than we'd expect in a shoe so close to the ground. One gripe: The cut around the collar rides too high and has a tendency to rub the ankle.Bottom Line: A minimal shoe that takes the hard edge off pavement.